What do I mean by all those things? Relationships--
All relationships can go wrong. This doesn't mean you can't date, but just be aware. Don't leave your friends for a girl/guy that might have the posibility of leaving or when you need a shoulder to cry on they won't be waiting around for you. Do not let your boy/girlfriend take advantage of you. Talk about how you don't want to do "things". Be aware of STDs and pregnancies. If your boyfriend/girlfriend really loves you, they would respect your decision not to do "things." You can go here http://www.mjbovo.com/Contracept/STD-Have.htm if you have or think you might have an STD. Drugs--
Why even thinking about doing drugs? If you get caught you will get in a lot of trouble! You will lose some of your closest friends, because they won't want to be around someone who is doing drugs. If you are out for sports and get you caught on drugs, you can't play. Drugs can also take your life by: a drug overdose, a car acident, a fight, or anything to that effect. Drugs slow your mental state down so you do dumb things like get in fights. Cocaine is the most dangerous drug. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine . Bullies--
If you aren't aware of what is around you, then you might get pulled in to a bullying circle. You might become one of them; a bully. Bullying is a very serious deal; you do not want to become one of them! This website: http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/what-is-bullying.aspx talks about what bullying is, and what you can do to stop it. Eating Disorders--
You might be thinking 'How are eating disorders considered peer pressure?' Well, teens look up to movie stars, models, and other kids. If they don't think they look as pretty or as skinny, they try to change. So that means other people are effecting what you think. Some kids don't eat (called anorexia) or throw-up what they do eat (called bulimia). You are perfect just the way you are you don't have to change anything. If you have an eating disorder tell someone! It is a very serious deal! Some people even die from them, but you can get help! Guys, you may think only girls have eating disorders, but the fact is guys have them too! Here is a link about eating disorders: http://www.something-fishy.org/cultural/issuesformen.php Cutting Yourself--
To many things going wrong in your life? Some people think the only other thing they can do is cause more pain. Some people do it for attention or just to fit in. Either way it is very dangerous! http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/feeling_sad/cutting.html has a real story about a girl named Emma who cut herself.
This video shows everthing that kids have to face.
Peer Pressure
There are all types of peer pressure like- Relationships
- Drugs
- Bullies
- Eating Disoders
- Cutting Yourself
Dealing with Peer Pressure: http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/friend/peer_pressure.htmlWhat do I mean by all those things?
Relationships--
All relationships can go wrong. This doesn't mean you can't date, but just be aware. Don't leave your friends for a girl/guy that might have the posibility of leaving or when you need a shoulder to cry on they won't be waiting around for you. Do not let your boy/girlfriend take
Drugs--
Why even thinking about doing drugs? If you get caught you will get in a lot of trouble! You will lose some of your closest friends, because they won't want to be around someone who is doing drugs. If you are out for sports and get you caught on drugs, you can't play. Drugs can also take your life by: a drug overdose, a car acident, a fight, or anything to that effect. Drugs slow your mental state down so you do dumb things like get in fights. Cocaine is the most dangerous drug. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine .
Bullies--
If you aren't aware of what is around you, then you might get pulled in to a bullying circle. You might become one of them; a bully. Bullying is a very serious deal; you do not want to become one of them! This website: http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/what-is-bullying.aspx talks about what bullying is, and what you can do to stop it.
Eating Disorders--
You might be thinking 'How are eating disorders considered peer pressure?' Well, teens look up to movie stars, models, and other kids. If they don't think they look as pretty or as skinny, they try to change. So that means other people are effecting what you think. Some kids don't eat (called anorexia) or throw-
Cutting Yourself--
To many things going wrong in your life? Some people think the only other thing they can do is cause more pain. Some people do it for attention or just to fit in. Either way it is very dangerous! http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/feeling_sad/cutting.html has a real story about a girl named Emma who cut herself.
This video shows everthing that kids have to face.